Technology Transfer From The University of Minas Gerais to a Private Company: Process and Results

Authors

  • Maria Do Rosário Alves De Oliveira Fundação Pedro Leopoldo-FPL, Minas Gerais
  • Domingos A. Girolleti Fundação Pedro Leopoldo-FPL, Minas Gerais
  • Emerson Antonio Maccari University Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo
  • José Eduardo Storopoli University Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v4i2.128

Keywords:

Innovation, University and Industry, Brazilian Innovation Law, Technology Transfer

Abstract

Economic growth and technological development are closely related. In this article, the   process of technology transfer developed by the UFMG (a new sole cushioning system for a footwear industry in Nova Serrana city, in Minas Gerais State) is analyzed, using a case study. The data were collected from UFMG document research and through semi-structured interviews with the principal stakeholders. The process of technology transfer from the university to Crômic was a great learning process for both institutions. It led to a better relationship between the UFMG and the productive sector, opening up opportunities for new agreements and products. The study identified some aspects that need to be improved, such as simplification of procedures, bureaucracy reduction and regulation of the Brazilian Innovation Law within the departments of the university. The case study shows how much better cooperation between university and industry can contribute to the innovation process and improve competitiveness and the development of our country in these times of economic crisis.

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Author Biographies

Maria Do Rosário Alves De Oliveira, Fundação Pedro Leopoldo-FPL, Minas Gerais

Master’s Degree in Management from the Pedro Leopoldo Foundation (FPL) and member of the technical and administrative staff at the UFMG.

Domingos A. Girolleti, Fundação Pedro Leopoldo-FPL, Minas Gerais

Professor of the Professional Master’s Degree course in Management at the Padre Leopoldo Foundation (FPL).  Doctor of Social Anthropology. Post-Doctoral Degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Presenter of Interconexão Brasil on BHNEWS TV, Net Channel 9

Emerson Antonio Maccari, University Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo

Professor of the Post-Graduate Program in Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) and Doctor of Management at Universidade de São Paulo (USP).

José Eduardo Storopoli, University Nove de Julho-UNINOVE, São Paulo

Professor of the Post-Graduate Program in Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE) and Doctor of Management at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE).

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Published

09.06.2016

How to Cite

Alves De Oliveira, M. D. R., Girolleti, D. A., Maccari, E. A., & Storopoli, J. E. (2016). Technology Transfer From The University of Minas Gerais to a Private Company: Process and Results. International Journal of Innovation, 4(2), 208–219. https://doi.org/10.5585/iji.v4i2.128

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016): July/December

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Articles

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